What to do when your legs hurt during menstruation

Basically every woman has a few very annoying days in a month, and this annoying period is the menstrual period. Because during menstruation, women's bodies will not only become very weak, and they need to pay special attention to their daily diet, but some women will also experience physical abnormalities. For example, abdominal distension, back pain, leg pain, etc. So what should you do if you have leg pain during menstruation?

1. What to do if you have leg pain during menstruation

1. Keep warm

If you experience leg pain during your menstrual period, it may be because you did not keep warm enough or you are overly tired in your daily life. Not only will you have leg pain during your menstrual period, but the condition may also worsen. During your menstrual period, a woman's body will undergo great changes and will be in a relatively weak state. The symptoms of leg pain will worsen, so you must keep warm enough during normal times and during your menstrual period.

2. Promote menstruation and relieve pain, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis

Some women do not have leg pain symptoms at other times, but only experience leg pain during menstruation. In this case, it may be because menstrual blood is not flowing smoothly and qi is deficient during menstruation. At this time, we must be vigilant, pay enough attention and treat it. It can be treated by promoting menstruation and relieving pain, as well as promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.

3. Targeted treatment

In addition, leg pain during menstruation may also be caused by endometriosis. It is best to go to a regular hospital for examination and targeted treatment.

4. Eat warming foods

Do not eat raw, cold food during menstruation, otherwise it will easily cause dysmenorrhea or aggravate the condition. You can eat some warm food appropriately and pay attention to balanced nutrition.

2. Precautions during menstruation

1. Keep warm. Before and after menstruation, the female body's qi, blood and hormone secretion undergo varying degrees of changes. Many women like to wear skirts or thin clothes. If their legs get cold during menstruation, it can easily cause leg pain or even poor blood circulation in the legs.

2. Make sure to get more rest . Most women who are in their menstrual cycle will experience a decline in immunity and physical strength. If they consume too much physical energy during this period, or walk for a long time or exert force on their legs, it will cause leg discomfort. Women in their menstrual cycle should rest more and reduce excessive leg exertion.

3. Dysmenorrhea . Some women have the habit of experiencing abdominal pain before, during, and after their menstrual cycle. This is because the uterus is exposed to cold or the endometrium is shedding, which causes the abdominal pain. Some of the pain may extend to the groin or thigh. Women with severe symptoms need to go to the hospital and discuss specific ways to solve dysmenorrhea with their doctors.